Improved microhole precision and performance by MicroFlow™ abrasive flow machining

Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Electromachining, ISEM 2007

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 399-403

  DeLo, D P ^a   Greenslet, J M ^a   Munko, G ^a  

^a KENNAMETAL INC   (United States)

Author keywords

Abrasive flow machining; Flow tuning; Injector nozzles; Micro AFM; Microholes

Indexed keywords

ABRASIVES; GEOMETRY; TUNING;

ABRASIVE FLOW MACHINING; DIESEL INJECTOR NOZZLES; FINISHING OPERATION; GEOMETRIC FEATURE; INJECTOR NOZZLE; MICRO HOLES; REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS; SERVICE PERFORMANCE;

NOZZLES;

EID: 84964009650     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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